# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Fintech

Новостной центр HTX предлагает последние статьи и углубленный анализ по "Fintech", охватывающие рыночные тренды, новости проектов, развитие технологий и политику регулирования в криптоиндустрии.

All Wealth Myths Are a Conspiracy of Non-Consensus and Time Compounding

The article explores how extraordinary wealth creation in venture capital stems from non-consensus bets combined with long-term compounding. It highlights Balderton Capital’s landmark investment in Revolut, which generated nearly 1,400x returns. In 2015, Balderton invested £1 million in Revolut’s seed round, despite its early technical flaws and rejection by Y Combinator. Partner Tim Bunting saw potential in co-founders Nikolay Storonsky and Vlad Yatsenko—a driven ex-trader and a steady engineer—and recognized a structural opportunity in European banking. Post-2008 crisis, trust in traditional banks was low, regulation (PSD2) enabled open banking, smartphone adoption soared, and consumers demanded digital-first finance. Revolut expanded aggressively into a global super-app, offering forex, crypto, stocks, and banking—often amid controversy over culture, compliance, and growth-at-all-costs. Balderton supported Revolut throughout: backing its crowdfunding round, aiding management maturity, and helping secure a UK banking license. By 2025, Revolut reached 65M users, $4B+ revenue, and a $75B valuation. Balderton’s success was underpinned by its equal-partnership model—inherited from Benchmark Capital—ensuring aligned incentives and collaborative decision-making. The case illustrates the power law in VC: a few outlier investments drive most returns. The formula for outsized returns involves non-consensus founders, structural timing, and patient capital across cycles. The Revolut story exemplifies how vision, courage, and long-term commitment can transform risk into legendary reward.

marsbit01/26 13:05

All Wealth Myths Are a Conspiracy of Non-Consensus and Time Compounding

marsbit01/26 13:05

Afghanistan's Stablecoin, An Unexpected Hub of Crypto Innovation

A surprising blockchain-based financial innovation is emerging from Afghanistan, despite the country's isolation under Taliban rule. HesabPay, an Afghan startup, has developed a platform that is transforming humanitarian aid delivery in conflict zones. The system uses digital wallets and stablecoins to transfer funds instantly, bypassing traditional banking obstacles like high fees and sanctions. The platform is now being used by major aid organizations. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has used it to disburse nearly $25 million to over 86,000 Afghan families. Mercy Corps partnered with HesabPay to extend its services to Syria, where cash shortages and banking restrictions are severe, and is developing projects for Sudan and Haiti. Key advantages include reduced transaction costs, instant transfers, and enhanced transparency. The blockchain creates a digital record for every transaction, allowing donors to track exactly where funds go. The system also includes real-time dashboards and anti-fraud algorithms to flag suspicious activity like money laundering, providing a level of oversight difficult to achieve with physical cash aid. While risks exist, such as the potential for a central bank to shut down a national stablecoin, aid workers see the technology as a way to deliver assistance quickly, securely, and with greater accountability to rebuild trust in aid effectiveness. For beneficiaries like a Syrian farmer, it provides a lifeline to restart their lives after war.

marsbit01/26 06:13

Afghanistan's Stablecoin, An Unexpected Hub of Crypto Innovation

marsbit01/26 06:13

Funding Weekly Report | 13 Public Funding Events, Superstate Completes $82.5 Million Series B Funding Led by Bain Capital Crypto and Distributed Global

Last week (Jan 19-25) saw 13 blockchain funding rounds totaling over $222 million. Key deals include: - **DeFi**: Superstate raised $82.5M in a Series B led by Bain Capital Crypto and Distributed Global to build an on-chain securities issuance layer. River secured $12M to expand cross-chain liquidity infrastructure. Cork raised $5.5M for tokenized risk markets. - **Web3 & AI**: Warden raised $4M for AI agent infrastructure. AKEDO secured $5M for AI-native content creation. Lazbubu received strategic funding for its AI companion agent on BNB Chain. - **Infrastructure**: ZBD raised $40M led by Blockstream Capital for Bitcoin-based gaming payments. Bitway raised $4.44M for Bitcoin L1 development. - **CeFi**: Argentine fintech Pomelo raised $55M to launch a stablecoin credit card and expand in Latin America. Additional notable AI deals outside the report included Humans& ($480M seed round) and Baseten ($300M round with $150M from NVIDIA).

marsbit01/26 03:14

Funding Weekly Report | 13 Public Funding Events, Superstate Completes $82.5 Million Series B Funding Led by Bain Capital Crypto and Distributed Global

marsbit01/26 03:14

Big Banks Go Stablecoins: Capital One Buys Brex For $5.15 Billion

Capital One is acquiring fintech company Brex for $5.15 billion in a cash and stock deal, pending regulatory approval with an expected close by mid-2026. Brex, known for corporate cards and expense software, has expanded into stablecoin payments, enabling automatic conversion of dollar-pegged tokens. This acquisition provides Capital One with faster settlement technology and access to Brex's business clients. The deal reflects a reset in venture valuations from previous peaks. The stablecoin market has grown significantly, reaching $315 billion following recent regulation. Brex's CEO will remain to lead the unit, and market reaction has been tempered by strong earnings from Capital One.

bitcoinist01/23 16:47

Big Banks Go Stablecoins: Capital One Buys Brex For $5.15 Billion

bitcoinist01/23 16:47

Capital One to Acquire Brex in $5.15B Deal, Expanding Fintech Push

Capital One Financial Corporation is acquiring fintech company Brex in a deal valued at $5.15 billion, structured with 50% cash and 50% stock. The acquisition aims to strengthen Capital One’s commercial banking presence by integrating Brex’s corporate finance and expense management platform, which serves startups and scaling businesses with tools for cards, spend controls, and accounting. The move reflects a strategic shift as banks seek to acquire scaled fintech assets rather than build in-house. Brex, which had considered a SPAC-led IPO in 2021, now gains banking infrastructure support. Users may benefit from enhanced credit options and cost efficiencies, though innovation speed may be affected by banking compliance. The deal signals accelerating fintech consolidation, with banks targeting integrated tech platforms over partnerships.

TheNewsCrypto01/23 06:48

Capital One to Acquire Brex in $5.15B Deal, Expanding Fintech Push

TheNewsCrypto01/23 06:48

BitGo IPO signals Wall Street’s growing appetite for crypto infrastructure

Crypto custody firm BitGo has raised $212.8 million in its U.S. IPO, marking the first major crypto-native public offering of 2026. Priced at $18 per share, above its marketed range, the company is valued at approximately $2.1 billion. The listing reflects a shift in investor interest from speculative trading toward regulated infrastructure providers that offer custody, settlement, and compliance services. BitGo’s steady revenue model, tied to assets under custody, aligns more closely with traditional fintech than volatile crypto markets. This IPO follows a trend from 2025, where over ten crypto infrastructure firms went public, signaling growing public market appetite for compliant, revenue-generating blockchain businesses. BitGo’s debut may set the tone for 2026, indicating that crypto infrastructure is moving closer to the financial mainstream.

ambcrypto01/22 16:35

BitGo IPO signals Wall Street’s growing appetite for crypto infrastructure

ambcrypto01/22 16:35

U.S. Banks Push Congress to Restrict Stablecoins and Crypto Data Access

U.S. banks, led by the American Bankers Association (ABA), are urging Congress to impose restrictions on stablecoins and financial data access. They advocate for a ban on yield-bearing stablecoins, warning that such products could draw trillillions of dollars from bank deposits, reducing lending capacity and creating financial stability risks. Additionally, banks seek changes to Section 1033 banking rules to impose stronger liability rules and potential fees on data sharing, which currently allows users to connect bank accounts to crypto platforms. Crypto and fintech groups argue these efforts are anti-competitive, designed to protect banks from innovation, and could effectively kill open banking by blocking connections or charging fees. This dispute has delayed a key crypto market structure bill in the U.S. Senate.

TheNewsCrypto01/22 11:23

U.S. Banks Push Congress to Restrict Stablecoins and Crypto Data Access

TheNewsCrypto01/22 11:23

Hong Kong To Grant Stablecoin Licenses In Q1, Financial Secretary Reveals At Davos

Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos that the region will issue its first stablecoin licenses in Q1 of this year. This move aims to strengthen Hong Kong's position as a fintech hub. Chan emphasized the city’s "responsible and sustainable" regulatory approach, which balances innovation with strong safeguards for financial stability and investor protection. The HKMA has received 36 formal license applications from banks, tech firms, and Web3 startups, among others. The approval process will be stringent, with only a limited number of licenses granted initially. Hong Kong has already issued $2.1 billion in tokenized green bonds and established a licensing framework for virtual asset trading platforms.

bitcoinist01/22 09:03

Hong Kong To Grant Stablecoin Licenses In Q1, Financial Secretary Reveals At Davos

bitcoinist01/22 09:03

Revolut Seeks Full Banking Licence in Peru to Expand Latin America Push

Revolut has applied for a full banking license in Peru to expand its Latin American operations. If approved, the UK-based digital bank will operate as a fully regulated lender, offering localized banking products and competing directly with established banks. Peru's financial system is highly concentrated, with the top four banks holding 82% of all loans. Revolut sees an opportunity to increase competition and improve access, particularly for underserved users. Remittances are a key focus, as one million Peruvians rely on money sent from abroad. The move is part of Revolut's broader strategy, which has seen strong growth in crypto services and record profits in 2024.

TheNewsCrypto01/20 11:13

Revolut Seeks Full Banking Licence in Peru to Expand Latin America Push

TheNewsCrypto01/20 11:13

$6 Trillion Deposit Drain Theory Sends Banking Industry into Panic

The article discusses how the U.S. CLARITY Act, which prohibits crypto exchanges from paying yields on payment stablecoins, is part of a broader effort to protect traditional banks' profitable net interest margins. Large banks like JPMorgan benefit from near-zero deposit rates while earning significantly higher returns by investing in assets like Treasury bills. The banking industry warns that stablecoin yield offerings could lead to $6.6 trillion in deposit outflows, harming lending capacity. However, the article argues that these funds often remain within the traditional financial system, as stablecoin reserves are held in cash and short-term Treasuries. The real concern for banks is competition from higher-yielding alternatives like USDC rewards and DeFi protocols, which force them to offer better rates. This situation mirrors historical debate around Regulation Q and the rise of money market funds in the 1970s. The stablecoin market has grown rapidly, reflecting demand for digital dollars that offer both liquidity and yield. The author suggests that, much like money market funds, stablecoin yields represent a technological shift that benefits consumers and will likely be adopted despite resistance from incumbent institutions.

marsbit01/20 05:49

$6 Trillion Deposit Drain Theory Sends Banking Industry into Panic

marsbit01/20 05:49

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